Retail industry

Will they be the last?

Article Abstract:

The issue of the potential for miscarriages of justice has been highlighted again recently in the UK with the release of the 'Bridgewater Three' on bail pending the overturning of their convictions. It is easy to assume that such cases arise from the corrupt actions of only a very small number of police officers, but there must still be concern about the fact that corruption often goes undetected for a long time. The Police and Criminal Evidence Act does not necessarily make it impossible for miscarriages of justice to take place, and the criminal justice system seems ineffective at detecting police corruption.

Watching the watchers

Article Abstract:

It is widely accepted in the UK that police officers facing severe disciplinary charges can avoid further action being taken simply by retiring on medical grounds. Furthermore, they can avoid being disciplined because a charge can only be brought if it can be proved beyond reasonable doubt that an irregularity took place. The Police Complaints Authority is now seeking to address this situation, calling for measures including changes to the way in which specialist police units are staffed and managed.

Water suppliers don't have to give rebates, right? Wrong ...

Article Abstract:

Regulations which came into effect on Jul 01, 1995, as part of the Unfair Terms in Consumer Contracts (UTCC) Regulations 1994 may improve the rights of water consumers. They cover terms which govern the manner or quantity of water supplied by water companies to domestic customers, and could mean that customers whose water supplies are interrupted, perhaps by a hosepipe ban, could be entitled to a rebate.